Orpheus

Orpheus

Orphée

7.7 /10 286 votes
September 29, 1950 1h 35m Released

Storyline

A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.

Key Information

Director Jean Cocteau
Writers Jean Cocteau
Studio Films du Palais Royal
Rating 7.7/10
Language FR

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Cast & Crew

Jean Marais

Jean Marais

Orphée

François Périer

François Périer

Heurtebise

María Casares

María Casares

Death

Marie Déa

Marie Déa

Eurydice

Henri Crémieux

Henri Crémieux

Editor

Juliette Gréco

Juliette Gréco

Aglaonice

Roger Blin

Roger Blin

The Poet

Edouard Dermithe

Edouard Dermithe

Jacques Cégeste

André Carnège

André Carnège

Judge

René Worms

Judge

Raymond Faure

Journalist

Pierre Bertin

Pierre Bertin

Commissioner

Frequently Asked Questions

Orpheus was released on September 29, 1950.

The runtime of Orpheus is 1h 35m.

Orpheus is a Romance, Fantasy, Drama movie.

Orpheus has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Orpheus is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Orpheus was directed by Jean Cocteau.

The main cast of Orpheus includes Jean Marais, François Périer, María Casares.

Orpheus is originally in French.